Bjork-Shiley Cardiac Valve
by Shiley, Inc. PMA
Active
PMA P780008
Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA PMAAPPR | NumberP780008 | Date31 Oct 1986 | StatusActive |
Coverage
- Active
- Expiring
- Withdrawn
- Listed
- Not covered
United States — FDA PMA Active
Recalls
No FDA recalls on record, checked 22 Oct 2026.
Specification
- Generic Name
- HEART-VALVE, MECHANICAL
- PMA Number
- FDA Product Code
- LWQ
- Device Class
- Class III
- Advisory Committee
- Cardiovascular
- FDA Decision
- APPR Approved
- PMA Supplement
- S013
Overview
AI-generated summary, 18 Sep 2026
The Bjork-Shiley Cardiac Valve is a mechanical heart valve implant designed for cardiovascular use. It is intended to replace diseased or damaged native heart valves to restore proper blood flow through the heart.
Supplied as an implantable device, it is intended for surgical placement by qualified medical professionals. The device is reusable in the sense that it is implanted for long-term use, and its regulatory status is defined by FDA PMA approval P780008. No information on sterility, MRI safety, sizes, or storage is provided in the source data.
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Questions
AI-generated answers, 18 Sep 2026
What type of device is the Bjork-Shiley Cardiac Valve?
The Bjork-Shiley Cardiac Valve is classified as a mechanical heart valve implant, as defined by its generic name and device type in the specifications, which identify it as a HEART-VALVE, MECHANICAL for cardiovascular use.
Who manufactures the Bjork-Shiley Cardiac Valve?
The Bjork-Shiley Cardiac Valve is manufactured by Shiley, Inc., as explicitly stated in the MANUFACTURER and applicant fields of the device data.
What regulatory authorization does the Bjork-Shiley Cardiac Valve have?
The device has received FDA Premarket Approval (PMA) under number P780008, as indicated by the AUTHORIZATIONS field showing FDA_PMA and the pma_number field specifying P780008 with a decision date of 1982-02-05 and decision code APPR.